Trailer hitch storage apparatus

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2006-06-06

2006-06-06

Morris, Lesley D. (Department: 3611)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Articulated vehicle

C224S405000, C224S403000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07055844

ABSTRACT:
A trailer hitch storage apparatus designed to carry a removable trailer hitch used in receiver type hitches. The apparatus consists of a frame comprising a mounting plate, at least one bracket for supporting the trailer hitch extending from the mounting plate, a center hanger that extends through the hitch pin hole on the trailer hitch, and a mounting arrangement for attaching the mounting plate to the vehicle. Alternative embodiments accommodate attachment to a truck or a vehicle such as an SUV having an enclosed compartment. A quick-folding collapsible apparatus having the same general structure is also described.

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